Radu Albot vs. Jack Draper Prediction: Can Jack Draper Impress in US Open First Round?
The Men's U.S. Open continues today with a match between Radu Albot and Jack Draper this afternoon. Can Jack Draper impress in the US Open's First Round? Matthew MacKay answers.
Matt MacKay - August 29, 2023, 10:09 AM EDT
5 minRadu Albot vs. Jack Draper Prediction: Can Jack Draper Impress in US Open First Round?
The Men's U.S. Open continues with a match between Radu Albot and Jack Draper on Tuesday afternoon. Albot enters the match as a significant underdog with +310 moneyline odds while ranking 102 on the ATP Tour. His opponent, Draper, is ranked 123 but is the clear-cut betting favorite at -400 moneyline odds. Both players competed at Winston-Salem last week, so neither holds a decisive edge in terms of rest or game preparedness.
Radu Albot vs. Jack Draper Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: August 29, 2023
- Time: 2:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Radu Albot vs. Jack Draper Prediction
Let's start with Albot. The 33-year-old from Moldova has dropped two consecutive matches entering Tuesday's match against Draper, losing three of four sets decisively. Albot deploys a right-handed forehand and two-handed backhand. Looking back to August 2022, Albot hasn't moved up or down much in terms of his ATP Tour rankings, starting at 107 a year ago, while currently sitting at 102.
Draper is just 21 years old but has nearly a full foot on Albot in terms of height, standing at 6'4 versus the Moldovan's 5'9 stature. Draper's left-handed forehand and two-handed backhand will be intriguing to watch against Albot, who operates with a dominant right hand. Draper is 3-2 in his last five matches, advancing to the Round of 32 before barely losing to Tallon Griekspoor (No. 25) at Winston last week. Draper was sitting at 55th in the ATP Tour rankings last August, but he's slid down into 123, with a drastic decline since August began.
These two haven't played recently, but we can gain enough insight from their recent matchups to place a winning bet. Draper's break points saved is at 69 percent, versus Albot, who is 57 percent in this metric during 2023. This is an integral statistic since saving break points is crucial to flipping a game, set, and, ultimately, the match. Meanwhile, Albot has lost four consecutive sets, while Draper typically gets off to a hot start in the opening set.
Let's wager the Set 1 Game Handicap 1.5 prop at FanDuel Sportsbook with Draper to cover the first set game spread, which is -1.5 at -185 odds. Draper has won three of his last five opening sets, and all three sets were won by at least a two-game win margin or greater. It's a bit juiced, but we're looking for a win. This is the one.
Radu Albot vs. Jack Draper Pick
- Set 1 Game Handicap 1.5 - Jack Draper -1.5 -185 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds for this pick
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